INTRODUCTION As a seasoned runner and running coach, I have had the pleasure of witnessing the transformative impact of audio-guided workouts on both my own performance and the running journeys of countless individuals. In this blog post, I will help you understand the numerous benefits you can achieve by incorporating audio-guided workouts into your training […]
Cadence as a Training Tool The first thing many runners do when they sign up for a race where they want to set a PR (personal record) or get on the podium in their age group is to find a training plan to follow. There’s nothing wrong with downloading a free training plan off the […]
In this post, you will learn about the research that supports running with music. This is Part 2 of my series on Running with Music. Read Part 1, Is Listening to Music While Running OK? The Psychological Effects of Music Dr. Costas Karageorghis, deputy head of research of the School of Sport and Education at […]
Naseba Naru: Try and You Will Succeed That’s 55-year-old Naomi Kamasawa’s mantra, now that she’s started running to get healthy. But it wasn’t always like this. “I would say I HATED that season…” –Naomi Kamasawa It all started back in Japan when Naomi was a child. “In Japan, elementary schools usually have long-distance running events […]
The next few weeks, perhaps even months, will be challenging, to say the least, for families across North America and the world. The reason, of course, is COVID-19, or the coronavirus pandemic that we suddenly find ourselves in the middle of. And since I haven’t published a blog post in awhile, I thought I would […]
In this video, I share some tips for running with good form, which will help you run faster while reducing your chances of incurring a running-related injury. Enjoy!
For the past four weeks, I’ve been piloting a cadence-based training program. By cadence-based, I mean that each workout in the program streams through my headphones as I run (and walk) to the beat of the music while I learn and put into practice how to run with better form. And throughout the four weeks, […]
Taking Longer Strides is Only 50% of the Speed Equation From a mathematical perspective, there are two parts to the speed equation: stride length and cadence. You probably already know that taking longer strides will help you run faster. And you also know that you don’t want to stretch your leg way out in front […]